CITY OF TWIN FALLS TWIN FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT. APPLY BY October 1, 2015

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1 CITY OF TWIN FALLS PEOPLE SERVING PEOPLE Police Chief Twin Falls, Idaho CURRENT ANNUAL SALARY RANGE $85,500 - $123,000 STARTING SALARY RANGE $90,000 $105,000 PLUS EXCELLENT BENEFIT PACKAGE APPLY BY October 1, 2015 Twin Falls located in Southern Idaho midway between Boise to the west and Salt Lake to the south-east and 70 miles south of Sun Valley. Twin Falls is a vibrant city of over 45,000 people. The daily population swells to 70,000 as surrounding area residents travel into Twin Falls for services and retail opportunities. The city sits at a high-desert elevation of 3,745 with the Snake River Canyon at the northern edge, the Cassia Mountain Range and Nevada to our south and the distant Sawtooth Mountains rimming the northern horizon. TWIN FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT nd Ave East Twin Falls, Idaho office fax

2 TWIN FALLS POLICE CHIEF GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS This position provides an opportunity for the experienced leader who: Has a bachelor degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration or a related field; Has ten (10) years of extensive experience in various aspects of municipal police work; Has five (5) years of experience at an executive or command level; Holds or is able to obtain the equivalent of the Idaho POST Advanced Certification; Understands and subscribes to a high performance organizational framework; Has strong analytical thinking, motivational skills, and leads by example; Values the citizen as a customer and the employee as an integral team member. The Twin Falls Police Department team includes 105 FTEs (including 73 sworn officers) with an annual budget of $9.5 million. Included in the department are the following services: a citywide emergency and non-emergency call center, criminal investigations, narcotics, patrol, SWAT, bomb squad, canine, school resource officers, and traffic. Under the general direction of the Deputy City Manager, the Police Chief leads and administers police department operations. The primary responsibilities of the Police Chief include keeping the department focused on strategic objectives, sound fiduciary management and implementation of policies that meet community expectations. The Police Chief is supported by the command staff which consists of three captains and three lieutenants. Together they oversee day-today law enforcement operations, maintain a good environment for the workforce, and ensure compliance with and administration of laws and regulations. The position requires extensive interaction with the public and elected officials, as well as with other state and local agencies and commissions, to develop partnerships which target issues or opportunities within the community. Annual Special Olympics Torch Run P R I D E PROFESSIONALISM, RESPECT, INTEGRITY, DIGNITY, AND EXCELLENCE Twin Falls Police Department Mission Statement To provide excellent customer service, professional law enforcement and effective crime prevention for a safe community.

3 THE CITY OF TWIN FALLS The City of Twin Falls is managed under the Council-Manager form of government, combining the political leadership of seven elected city council members with the managerial experience of a City Manager. Twin Falls stands apart from other Idaho cities as one of only three with the Council-Manager form of government. As an organization, the City of Twin Falls takes great pride in providing quality service at a reasonable cost. The City is unique among public employers because of its political stability, strong financial condition, dedication to constant improvement in facilities and services, and its progressiveness towards novel approaches to problem solving. Several factors have contributed to the current strong position of the city. The leadership team has a 20 year history of developed and implemented strategic planning goals and has recently adopted performance measurement metrics that are ensuring the organization meets community needs. Twin Falls continues to enjoy strong economic development growth with recent investment announcements by Chobani, Clif Bar, and Glanbia. The strong economy is creating an enticing community to live in and our projected population for the year 2030 is expected to reach 70,000 while the eight-county regional population will grow to 250,000. #selfiewithcop - Twin Falls Youth Council initiative to promote a positive community and police relationship. First walls going up as part of the construction of the new Clif Bar bakery in Twin Falls. Approximately 280 regular employees provide service to the city with an annual budget of $57,182,927. To find out more information about our organization please visit our web site at Perrine Memorial Bridge Mission Statement of the City of Twin Falls Our mission, as stewards of the public trust, is to meet current and future needs of the community, promote citizen involvement, preserve our heritage, conserve and protect our social and physical resources and enhance the quality of life in Twin Falls.

4 THE TWIN FALLS COMMUNITY St. Luke s Magic Valley Medical Center One of two new TFSD Elementary School designs Twin Falls was voted as one of the top 10 places in the Northwest to live in October Categories in which Twin Falls was measured against other cities included: Amenities per capita Quality of life (cost of living, median home price, median rent, median household income, and student-to-teacher ratio) Total crimes Tax rates (sales & income) Unemployment Commute time Weather HEALTH CARE St. Luke s Magic Valley Medical Center opened a new 186-bed state-of-the-art hospital in As the newest and most advanced hospital in the state, every aspect of the new hospital is designed to improve the patient experience. St. Luke's Magic Valley provides inpatient and outpatient surgery, primary care and specialty services, 24- hour emergency services, cancer treatment, imaging, inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services, and women's and children's healthcare. EDUCATION The Twin Falls School District educates over 8,800 students on a budget of over $45 million. Seven elementary schools, two middle schools and two high schools provide a quality education to district students. In March of 2014 the citizens approved a $74 million dollar bond for construction of two new elementary schools (opening in 2016), a new middle school (opening in 2017) and additional improvements to the two high schools. The College of Southern Idaho provides incredible opportunity for the educational and professional development of the community. Our community college supports over 8,000 students and has been honored for award-winning vocational programs in Law Enforcement and Surgical Technology. As a valuable community partner CSI supports economic growth by providing workforce training and development as well as providing over 1,900 high school students opportunities for dual credit courses. CLIMATE South Central Idaho boasts a four-season climate. Daytime highs in July average 88 degrees with evening lows of 50, while January temperatures range from 37 in the day to 21 at night. The area receives little precipitation, about 30 inches of snow and 10 inches of rain annually, an average of 219 sunny days a year, and the air is dry and clear. LIFESTYLE Twin Falls serves as the regional market center for the retail stores and a wide range of business and personal services as well as numerous science, arts and cultural events. The unique geographical make up and range of weather conditions offers a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. ENJOY NATURE S PLAYGROUND - CITY OF ROCKS, THOUSAND SPRINGS, SHOSHONE FALLS, RAFT THE SALMON MIDDLE FORK AND BASE JUMP FROM THE PERRINE BRIDGE Not finance. Not strategy. Not technology. It is teamwork that remains the ultimate competitive advantage, both because it is so powerful and so rare. Patrick Lencioni

5 Application Procedure Apply immediately. Interested persons should submit a city employment application, completed supplemental questions and résumé to the Human Resources office outlining a complete work history, education and special training. Initial review of applications will begin October 1, Application and additional information are available on-line at or you may also contact the Human Resources Office at (208) or hr@tfid.org rd Ave East Twin Falls, ID CITY OF TWIN FALLS HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT PO BOX 1907 TWIN FALLS, ID

6 SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS To help us learn more about you and your orientation toward leadership, management and municipal services, we ask that you respond to the questionnaire below. Please limit your responses to a maximum of one page per question and return this information along with your completed application. 1. Please tell us why you are interested in the position and why the timing is right for you to be the Chief of Police in Twin Falls. 2. Please list, and explain, the three most important core values that guide your leadership philosophy. 3. Currently there is a high degree of trust between the public and the organization. The new chief will need to be a positive person who is approachable and who can maintain and nurture relationships at all levels. Community involvement will be of high importance. Please describe the approach you would take and give some examples of how you have demonstrated this in your current/past positions.

7 Mission Statement of the City of Twin Falls St. Luke s Magic Valley Medical Center New TFSD Elementary School Concept ENJOY NATURE S PLAYGROUND - CITY OF ROCKS, THOUSAND SPRINGS, SHOSHONE FALLS, RAFT THE SALMON MIDDLE FORK AND BASE JUMP FROM THE PERRINE BRIDGE